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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
new ADVERTISEMENTS.

eliminates Administrators VS.. Shu-
- nase, Skc.-In pursuance of decree of he
Circuit Court for Augusta county, entered in
this cause, December II. 1885, shall proceed.
at my office. In Stauntnn, on TUESDAY,, March
Is 1887, TO take an account of any further in
debtedness of Thomas Shumate, Sr decd, &C
&c. 81 All creditors o. the said Shumate are
h, fore me, on or before the day herein appoint
ed or they will be debarred of payment.
fsbl8-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Cem'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
Stauntoil $peftater,
v WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1e, 1887
Farmers and Stock Growers in Council.

In Richmond last week the third annual
session of the Virginia Farmers Assembly
was held and the breeders of thorough
bred Jersey-eattle organized State associa-
tion. Elsewhere will be found report OF
the proceedings of both bodies. Mr.. M.
Erskine Miller, of this city, was made
President of the Association. 1t is fine
appointment. His thoroughbred Jerse!
herd in numbers, and the Eastwood
farm with it's arrangements which adjoins
the city, and the large interest he has taker
in developing the Jersey are know
abroad and the prominence his associate
have given him is a worthy recognition OF
his knowledge and zeal and the pains and
expense he incurs to advance this interest
The representatives of the agricultural
interests throughout the country have
through national organization pressing
forward such measures by legislation il
the States and by Congress as are con
sidered just and proper in protecting and
aiding these important branches of indus
try. A few years since, Senator Vance, OF
North Carolina, said all other interests ex-
cept the agricultural were represented at
Washington in asking legislation in tbei,
behalf, and he asked why should not the
farmers be there also for the purpose OF
promoting agriculture. They have gone
there at last and to some purpose as the
proceedings of the present session of Con.
gress indicate.
The Virginia Farmers Assembly viii
not relinquish the claim of agriculture
for enlarged recognition by the State Legis
lature, as the proceedings of the late SEES
sion clearly demonstrate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

The President has vetoed the depend
ent Pension Bill" This signature of his
Excellency will make him many votes, if
he should YER become candidate for re-
election. The bill was almost universally
condemned by the people. The old soldiers
themselves could but sneer at the machina-
tions of she politicians who pushed it
through, snd condemn the giving of PEN
sions to those who do not deserve them
Should the bill have become law, it would
have had two results; that of encouraging
vagabondi' m, and scheming politicians
Charleston (N. Va.) Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

A CORPSE IN THE CARCASS OF HORSE.
LOUISVILLE, KY, February ga most
horrible discovery was made in Green coun-
ty, this State, last Saturday. The dead
body of John Keeth was found wrapped in
blanket and concealed inside the carcass
of dead horse. 1t is supposed that be was
murdered and his body concealed there by
the murderer. Keeth was broi her in law
of William Despair He had been missing
for several days, but no search had been
made for HIM, his friends supposing that
ne was away on visit, untila dog belong
ing to William Despair came into the house
on Saturday morning carrying something
in his mouth, which when examined was
found to be a mans hand. Mr.. Despair
tracked the dog to the carcass of an old
horse, and was Mortified to find the body of
his brother-in-law therein, half eaten up by
dogs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

AN OLD SoLDIER-The Rockbridge
County Neacs Of the nth inst, says that
Nicholas Daddy, who lives three miles
South of Lexington, with Mr. Leihig, is
verging on 100 years of age. He is stout,
active, aud in excellent health, all OF which
he attributes to his simple habits of living.
He never sleeps in the house, but in ex-
IRENE cold weather roosts in the barn. He
served 43 years in the German army, sew
enteen of which was in Italy. He paltici-
pated in the battle of Waterloo, and went
with Napoleon to- Moscow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
REMARKABLE FINANCIAL RESULTS
EXPERIENCE OF POLICY HOLDERS
IN THE
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF NEW YORK.
The wonderful financial results achi eyed by
The Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New
York have attrac ed the atten ion OF the peo-
pie at large. and are particularly gratifying to
!29 900 members of this Institution.
The Mutual Life Insurance Com papy of New
YORK. has now in trust for policy holders slI4-
Isl $685. and 1t has paid out since its organiza-
tion over 2243 900 900 to the holders OF It's poll
cies.
AS an evidence of the wise management and
admirable investment OF its funds, the follow
ing list Of payments for death claims In 1885
has been published, showing what the cost OF
Insurance Is In this Company. 1t will be seen
tn for every dollar paid by the insur ed to
the Mutual Life. the Company returned s2.88
TO the policy .holder
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

COUPON DECISIONS. Thursday the
Supreme Court of Appeals delivered an in
teresting ard important decision in the case
of Maury vs. The Commonwealth, holding
that the State has sovereign right to tax
her coupons or other obligations. The
court also decided that the law imposing
a tax of $1,000 on the vendors of coupons
cut from tn. bonds is constitutional Two
good points gained The Court of Appeals
is sustaining the dignity of the State
Lynchb1r0 Ncaps
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
SERGEANT JAS. G. SMITH OF RICHMOND,

SERGEANT JAS G. SMITH OF RICHMOND,
FINED $50.-The rule against Sergeant
James G. Smith to show cause why he
should not be punished for contempt OF
court in permitting more persons to witness
the execution of Thomas J. Cluverius than
the law allows, was made returnable in the
Hastings Court Monday morning. Sergt.
Smith appeared in court with his counsel,
Mr.. ]. Aston Cabell, and the ease being
called, the witnesses were sworn and ex-
amined.
After the examination of several wit
nesses, Mr.. Cabell addressed the court in
behalf of the Sergeant, concluding, as re-
ported in the State, as follows:-
s'I wish to say for Mr.. Smith that he
means no disrespect to this court, and wish
IS to purge himself of any intentional con-
-empt, and to say to your Homer that in
his, as we'll as in every other act of his of
icial capacity, he is always ready to obey
any order that the court may ISSUE"
Judge Atkins said that he had no desire
to be severe on Mr.. Smith, but he was fully
satisfied that Mr.. Smith had not only disre-
yarded the law, but the instructions of the
Court, which were published beforehand in
the newspapers. He thought fine of $50
sufficient to prevent such occurrences, and
he therefore directed the clerk to issue fine
to that amount against the City Sergeant.
Mr.. Cabell asked if exceptions could moi
be taken to the ruling of the Court and
Judge Atkins said Certainly"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

AN EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN.-A private
letter received in New York city from the
Rev. M. S. Vail, missionary teacher in
Tokio, Japan, describes an earthquake
which occurred there on January Is as the
severest he had ever experienced. Chin
neys were thrown down both in Toxic and
Yokohama and considerable damage was
done, though no lives were lost. This is
the date of the earthquake at Hawaii men-
toned in San Francisco dispatch pub
lished Friday, when the volcano Mauna
Loa became active. The peculiarities of
the earth vibrations in the two remote
places at the same moment were very SINH
lar"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

UNWORTHY PENsIoNERs.-The editor of
the Oregoniap, the leading republican paper
of Oregon, who served in the ranks of the
Union army, has declared that he knows of
his own knowledge that ''since the passage
of the arrears of pension act about every
shirk and utterly worthless veteran of his
brigade has been successful applicant for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

At recent conference of the leading of
ficers of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany the opinion was expressed that the
interstate commerce bill is exceptionally
favorable to that company and would ben
eft rather than injure its business. A new
plan for handling freight was formed,
which will be put in practical shape in
short time,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

COMMISSIONERS SALE Pursuant to
~ a decree of the circuit court of Augusta,
in the chancery suit of T. Bagby VS.. VIM,
Carter, the undersigned Commissioner will, on
Saturday, March 5th, 1887,
sell. at pnblic auction, in front of the Court
house in Stauntop, that certain HOUSE and
LOT in the county of Augusta, situate on the
Middlebrook road, in the village of Pointsville.
about one and half miles south from Staun.
ton, and now owned bv said VIM. Carter
TERMS.-Enoueh cash in hand to pay the
costs OF suit aud f the sale, and balance upon
n credit of one, Two, aud three years. equal in
sfalments, bearing interest from the day Of
sale, for which the purchaser will be required
to execute bonds with approved personal Sc
curity, and The title will be Withheld ultI-
mate security. WIN. J. NELSON,
Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

At the convention of the Journeymen
Painters Association of America in St.
Louis last Wednesday resolutions were
adopted urging the settlement by arbitra-
tion of differences between the journeymen
and bosses, and condemning the methods of
miscalled labor organizations, which are
comnunistic in principle and anarchistic in
action
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

The president has not disappointed the
people, so far as the twelve-dollars- a month
pension grab is concerned. He returned
the bill t, Congress Friday with his OBJ
jections, There is now every reason to
believe that another veto awaits Senator
Ingalls's arrears grab, if senate and house
should have the hardihood to pass it. Let
US see now if the pension ring can muster
a two-thirds vote in either house to pass the
vetoed l-Inder. Appeal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

Says the Macon Telegraph: '.Mr. Paul
Atkinson, wing married Miss Lula Hurst,
the magnetic girl, il is to be hoped for his
sake that her ability to sling chairs, um-
brellas and other household chattels will
subS;de -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT HARRISON
BURG. Last week. the pulpit of the Pres
byterian church was declared vacant. The
Congregation has invited Rev. Mr.. Epes,
of Manchester. to preach for them at an
early day, with a view to calling him.
Rev. Bfr. Smith, the recent pastor of this
church, who is son of General Smith of
the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington,
has accepted the position of travelling
solicitor for that institution.
Dir. Smith has not occupied gthe pulpit
for near year in consequence of ill health
For the past ten months it has been filled by
Rev. R. P. Bell of North Carolina, who
has recently accepted a call to Wilson,
North Carolina, and thus that pulpit is now
vacant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

HARRIsoNBURa GUARDS. Col O. B.
Roller, of The Second Virginia Regiment,
has resigned that position to assume the
Captaincy Of the Harrisonburg Guards
This compau y was recognized last week
with sixty men in ranks. The company
will soon secure new uniforms, and new
life and in' crest in the matter is already
manifested by both the company and citi-
zens. Capt Roller will soon bring the boys
to the highest standard-State Republican
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

VIM. R. Smith, the convicted clerk of the
auditor of public accounts of Virginia, has
been placed in the penitentiary. Being in
bad health, he was placed in the prison
hospital
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

Thus far he strikes in New York have
cost a gre,t deal of money co those least
able to lose it, and, as far as the outside
public is Informed, this is the chief thing
that has been accomplished. folk
Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

A NATIVE OF BATH COUNTY HAS Both
LEGS CUT oFF.-A dispatch from Charles
ton, W. Va, says that Mr.. W. T. Craw-
ford, who had been employed by the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railroad as relief agent,
while attempting to board a freight train
at Scott station Wednesday afternoon fell
under car and had both legs cut off. Mr..
Crawford was young man, and was a ma
tive of Bath county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

GoING Down INTO A COPPER-MINE In
MIcHIGAN.-A young gentleman who went
from here to Hancock, Michigan, in writ
ing to his mother, thus describes his ex-
perience in going to the bottom Of the
Quincy mime
"We, that is the boys at the office, went
down in the Quincy mine. We went on a
man-engine part of the way down, and Oh
ladders the rest Of the way. The mine is
cut in solid rock all the way. l Invent to the
very bottom. We saw the captain day
before to get his permission. We started
down at $50 P n. Geo. wore miners
hat which is very thick so as to keep the
rock from hurting his head. In coming
back some of us would not come on the
man-engine, SO We came up on the ladders.
The mine is 5000 feet deep, aud we
climbed up that distance. 1t was almost
straight up. 1t took US just p hours to
come to the top. We will never go down
again ii we can help it. Geo. went to Lake
Linden and told Harry not to try to &c
down for it is very dangerous"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

VIRGINIA.-In the Clerks office, Circuit Court
of Augusta county -
/, B. F. Terry, Dep Clerk of the Court afOre.
said do certify that VIM. ]. Mel on, Com'r APP
pointed In the foregoing cause, has duly exc
cuted the boHd required, according to law.
Giv5n under my hand the sth day of Feb'y,
1887. B. F. TERRY, Dep. Clerk,
fehQ 4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

When the president strikes he hits square
~ from the shoulder. Ask the claim agents
ring, ifyou don't believe it.-Inder-Appeol.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

A SAD AFFAIR IN RocKINaHAM-A
BRIDE HAS HER SKULL FRAoTURED.-The
Harrisonburg correspondent of the Rich
mond Dispatch, under date of the 18th
inst, says
son Wednesday night last most dis
tressng accident occurred near Pleasant
Valley, in this county. A few days before
Mr.. Frank married beautiful country
girl, and in their rounds of visits spending
their honeymoon they stopped Wednesday
at Mr., Showalter's, near Pleasant Valley.
After the household had retired the boys
of the neighborhood, according to long
established custom. came to the house for the
purpose of "belling" the young married
couple. Mr.. Frank and his wife, being
aroused by the sound of innumerable bells,
arose and entered into the amusement with
their visitors, and Mrs. Frank and lady
friend, in order to add to the noise, ran to
farm bell hanging near by and began
ringing it most vigorously. they pulled
the rope too hard, however, and the bell
turning over was thrown from it's place and
fell, striking Mrs. Frank in the forehead,
fracturing her skull. The scene of merri-
ment was at once turned to mourning and
a number of doctors summoned, aud while
Mrs. Franks life is not despaired of she is
now lying in most critical condition"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16


RIDDLEBERGER TO BE SUED BY MALONE.
Malone and Riddleberger make nice
brace of U. s. Senators.
The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette, under date Of the 9th
inst, says
s1t has long been known that the per-
sonal relations. once SO close between the
two Virginia Senators, do not now exis-,
and that notwithstanding that famous eur
brace and kiss on the stand of the State Re
publican convention, the two gentlemen
referred to now entertain for each other
anything else than friendly feelings. But
it was not known until recently that other
matters than those relating solely to party
affairs had anything TO do with engender-
ing the unfriendly feelings referred to.
Such, however, it appears, is the case, for
when ex-collector Craig, now practicing
lawyer was here recently, he was employed
by General Malone to bring suit on certain
of Mr.. Riddleberger's notes held by the
General, on a designated date, provided
Mr.. Riddleberger shall not settle them be-
fore that time"
SERIOUS FIRE AT AUGUSTA, GA.-AU-
GUsTA, Ga, Feb. 13.-The Masonic Hall
and Opera House here were destroyed by
fire Saturday afternoon, and the Globe Ho-
tel, ard the stores of DAILY & Armstrong,
Bailie s. Coskery, J. B. White and others
were badly damaged. The total loss is es-
timated at $500, COO The Bowers company
which had been playing an engagement at
the Opera House lost their entire wardrobe.
The loss to the company is estimated at
$40, 900, Mrs. Bowers's wardrobe alone
being valued at $4,000. The company
will return to New York for new outfit.
The fire originated in some defect in the
heating apparatus in the theatre. The fire
broke out shortly after the matinee per-
Torrance, and the excitement caused by
the fire was intensified by the repor5 that
there had been au earthquake shock.
Miss TERRY TO MARRY COUNT MUCcIoLI
IN RoME.-A cable telegram from Rome,
Italy, under date of the 18th inst, says
Miss Terry, of South Carolina, who has
been received into the Catholic Church by
Monsignor Sallua, will marry Count Muc-
cioli at the Municipio, on February 20.
Cardinal Gibbons, if his engagements will
permit, will afterwald perform the religious
ceremony in the chapel of the American
College. The Cardinal confirmed Miss
Terry's mother.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
A CARDl

OFFICE OF "THE RAILWAY. CITY AND CoUN-
TRY ADVERTISER"
StauDton. Vs.. February 18th, 1887.
For the Information of my numerous adver-
tiseIs and all others who may wish to use the
columns OF 1.-THE Advertiser" L desire to an
nounce that the conduct OF the b otel at Mines.
8. " r. R.. Va, in which am interested, will
not, in any wise. 1 terfere with the prompt and
regular publication and distribution of 1.-The
Advertiser" Each department of the paper
viii have my usual personal attention and
continue TO be publish ed in this city at its
present office, IA w. Main ST. over National
Valley Bank. Respectfully.
febl6-lt PRESTON A. ROSS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

PARTY ORGANIZATION speaking of
party organization the Halifax Record has
this pointed remark to make:
"a strong, straightout fight is the only
sure policy in every election for the Demo.
Gratis of this cou ntry. A ge-as you please,
disjointed, disOfganized contest is just
as surely to result in disaster to the
democratic party and jeepardize the inter-
ests Of the people of the county, regardless
of party. We hope a convention will be
called.'
What is here said of party organization
in Halifax county is applicable to every 9TH
er county and city in the State. Without
strict party organization we cannot possibly
have party success, and party demoraliza-
ton will necessarily follow in every such
case, while the enemy will win.-Lyn CHI
burg Adr0nce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
PlOWS! PLOWS! FLOWS!
We have just received a large lot OF
BISSELL CHILLED PLoWS

and are selling to the farmers of Augusta and
adjacent counties.
We have excellent certificates from some
who have used them, and Will be pleased not
only to show the certificates but will take spe-
cial care to exhibit the desirable PORTS of the
piOw TO any who may call to see us. You will
md 1t to y our interest to examine before buy.
ing elsewhere. Yours, &C.,
BAKER BROS
=. S.-The Albemarle Ploughing Society gave
our Pillow LIST certificate, in contest with sew.
en- ca other Chilled Plows.
We have single and DoubIe-chovel Flows.
and CuitivatOrS OF superior makes febQ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

Preparations for war in France and
Germany are still actively going on. Bis
marck believes that France is preparing to
attack Germany.
Secretary Manning has placed his re-
signation in the hands of the President, to
take effect upon the qualification of his
Successor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

ANOTHER HOTEL IN BINToN BURNED On
the LIST inst he Wickham House in Hinton,
W. Va. was burned, and on last sunday night.
the Central HOTEL the largest in that place.
together vii a larg- portion of the furniture,
was destro, ed. Loss $4,000. Insurance I'M
known,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

Notwithstanding the prolonged deadlock
in the W. Va. Legislature on the election
of U. S. Senator, Camden expresses very
confidently The belief that he will be re.
elected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
JOS. A. WADDELL. Com'r.

A Excellent and Desirable Farm
n Tor sale situate on the Norris Mil road
Two mlies Northwest OF the City OF SfauptoE.
containing S21 acres. well improved. No.
orcnafd M choice fruit, and In good state of
cultivation About 20 acres now seeded in
wheat and rye. remainder well set in
Apply TO CASPER K ZERKEL OF WILLIAM
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
FOR RENT. GEE ! scx GA

ii ouSo Just completed, and now s2s2x.
ready Tor occupancy. ON Lewis Street between
Main and Frederick Streets, having nine
rooms, and u store room pantry. hath room,
annie cellar room. gas pipes and fixtures,
throughout. and water In bath room and
Kitchen. For Information, apply to-
dec6-tf DIR. A. M. HENKEL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

The Jail at Murfreesboro, Tenn, burned
abnut one O'clock Sunday morning, and
three colored men confined 10 1t persisted
Ia he flames.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16

The ground hog seems to have become
very much demoralized and the goose bone
also has fallen into disrepute, both of which
things are for the good of the Weather
Bureau which seems equal to the occasion.
Advance,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-16
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